For Bethuel Best

As a mental health professional, you may subscribe to an orientation and general approach to counseling that differs from your professional peers. This is to be expected, as the training, experiences, and identities of counselors vary depending on many factors; what works naturally for one person may not be appropriate for another. Regardless of the theories you apply and the professional identity you establish, it is important to understand the orientations and influences that impact your treatment decisions so you can develop an approach to treatment that functions well for you and your clients.

Directions

Begin your work by examining each of the following counseling theories:

Psychoanalytic therapy

Person-centered therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Interpersonal therapy

Then, complete the worksheet that is uploaded below